This grant, offered by the National Park Service Alaska Region, is for the vital purpose of conserving natural and cultural resources and maintaining environmentally important lands within Denali National Park. Utilizing the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993, this sole source project will engage young adults through the Southeast Alaska Guidance Association/Youth Corps (SAGA). Participants gain education and work opportunities, fostering appreciation for natural resources and aiding in higher education funding. The program ensures cost-effective and efficient restoration of vital park areas, like vegetation and social trails, while benefiting the economy and environment. A 25% match to federal funds is required from participants, ensuring a collaborative effort towards environmental stewardship.
Opportunity ID: 168534
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P12AS10414 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Vegetation and Social Trails Denali National Park |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.931 — Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 30, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 29, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 29, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 28, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $30,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $30,000 |
| Award Floor: | $30,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Service Alaska Region intent to fund a sole source project under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993. The purpose is to conserve natural and cultural resources and maintain environmentally important lands and waters using young adults. The Southeast Alaska Guidance Association/Youth Corps(SAGA) is a cooperator under the Public Lands Corps and provides individuals with education and work opportunities that further their appreciation of natural and cultural resources and provide a means to pay for higher education, while benefiting the economy and the environment; youth conservation corps have a good record of restoring and maintaining natural and cultural resources in a cost effective and efficient manner. The members of the SAGA crew will learn to make the connection between what they learn and how they live through improving the lives, land and communities in Denali National Park. Under the Public Lands Corps Act participants must provide a 25% match to federal funds. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tina Spengler
Contract Specialist Phone 907-644-3303 Email:tina_spengler@nps.gov |
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